Thursday, December 19, 2013

In the world of service to others, you can count the stars, the saints and joy riders. - RP

Trust is a foundation. Distrust is toxic. - RP

Strength of character is rare, show me one. Honest money is hardwork, and hard to lose, Ill-gotten money recklessly spent, easily lose. Great men and women have one thing in common, greatness.

You do not buy greatness, you earn it.

Show me a hero, I will show you a dead one.

Every beginning has an end, why are we chasing material fortune, instead of seeking the true wealth, and truth ?

Nobody is original in thoughts, I just copied yours.

We are seeking acknowledgement, because it is scary to be alone.

Why are we wooing destruction instead of building ?

Courage is not the first kill, but first that sustains.

Justice without peace is oppression,Peace without justice is suppression,

Many were not recognized for their heroism,They choose not to because they know they will be immortalized in the heart of people they touched and served.

The greatest recognition dwells in the heart.

In Love, we learn to forgive. In Love, we fulfill.In Love, we influence. In Love, we achieve.In Love, we give. In Love, we sustain.In Love, we achieve. In Love, we rest. In Love, we have Peace. In Love, we find. In Love, we find Love.

Why You and IThe I and me, is weak. You and I, is strength.The I and me, is temporal. You and I, is eternity.The I and me, is reaction. You and I is action.You and I, the true secret of success. :)

Life is a constant scrambling. You scramble with God, you become a dog. You started of being scared, you loss the sacred truth, scrambling for fear, you are afraid to pay the fare price of telling the truth.

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Do not feign affection, be yourself, a wise adage. It is a great struggle for many of us to reveal ourselves, and the inner recesses of our being. Not impossible, the universe itself continuously unfold.

Hardship and feeling of helplessness. Be yourself, it is 'normal' to feel that way. Nobody feel secured everyday, even the saints have failed in this department. Peter, the Rock failed Jesus, not once, but 3 times. Peter learned. Peter realized he was flesh, and weak, just like you and me. Who is the strongest among us ? Samson failed despite of his physical and moral strength. Samson was desperate briefly, gained back his gifts from the Divine Hand...and destroyed evil, in the all seeing Eyes, it was enough. You are forgiven. Be yourself.

Sunday, December 8, 2013

Reminiscing my time back in the Philippines, where, I was privileged to benefit from the toil, and labor of my father. My father earned his success to his efforts and sacrifices to complete his college education despite he was poor. My father completed his bachelor's degree in finance and accounting with "A's", while tending to his small store in a public market. After graduating from college, my father received good job offers because of his academic achievements. He turned down every single one of them. My father learned from his experiences, that the only way to become materially prosperous is, to own and manage your own business. In less than 10 years my father made it. From rugs to riches stories.

I learned from my father's example, except I embarked in the social justice work (1982). Working with many poor Pilipinos in the Philippines, have taught me the many lessons about poverty and sufferings. My father respected my decision(s), and even provided financial support to my calling of service to the poor people. He became by number one supporter and friend. We lived in different times and challenges, we made choices, to live life as it is or live life as it should be.

I developed a blog in honor of my father academic achievements...his way of changing things.

Friday, December 6, 2013

In July of 1997, I embarked on a new journey, the special field, we labeled as people with disabilities, autistic children and adults, the retarded. We applied political correctness by changing the derogatory, labeling and insulting words to "special needs people". Many of us who have academic backgrounds in psychology and behavioral sciences, are in for the shock of our lives. For example, many knows if not memorized BF Skinners Reinforcement and Conditioning Theories.But, how many knows how to apply the theories in actual teaching and training of children and adults with special needs like autism ? This is where the training of staffs or learning/behavior therapist starts. Two popular programs in Autism were led by UCLA under Dr. I Lovaas and the May Institute School for Children with Autism. May Institute have programs in many U.S States. May Institute and Dr. I Lovaas are pioneers in the Applied Behavioral Analysis (for Autism)The two pioneering organizations developed their programs and intructions by applying the only accepted behavioral treatment to Autism -The Applied Behavioral Analysis methodology and approach or A.B.A .

The greatest learning I got since 1997 (besides my A.B.A trainings and education) is, that people with special needs are authentically SPECIAL. Special means, most if not all of them sincerely care, and loved people without conditions. You get what you see from them. No pretentions. No hypocrisy. I spent many years in the adult program settings, residences and schools, and the special people that I worked with, are the same people anywhere they go - meaning they do not make adjustments with their caring attitudes, whether openly or in the privacy of their homes. They have great sense of humor and a unique "divine" intelligence that no formal schooling can provide. For example, many of the children and adults I worked with, can remember verbatim formulas, significant dates, and solve difficult word or number puzzles. This is where the early intervention program pioneered by Dr. Lovass and May Institute came into play and impacted the learning and formative years of children with Autism. Most recently many other nonprofit organizations pursued the Autism program because it is financially viable, and mandated by almost 30+ states in the USA. State laws mandate private insurer to provide funding or reimburse nonprofit organizations or individual practitioners for A.B.A. trainings of children and adults with autism.

I salute the UCLA under Dr. Lovaas and the May Institute. Thank You for your pioneering workAs of writing time, there is no conclusive findings about the origin/cause of Autism.

Thursday, December 5, 2013

Humanly impossible, to forgive. But, in forgiving that we transcend our physical, ascending to the meta-physical manifestations beyond comprehension. The euphoric effect is beyond description. Forgiveness is a trademark of all faith that believes, that all humans are divine in the making. None of us will ever ascend to the level of divine unless we fulfill the requisite of love, forgiveness. Do you believe it ?Do you doubt about your power beyond any imagination ?

I NEED YOU AS MUCH AS YOU NEED ME. I NEED YOU TO BE MY EDITOR, MY ALTER EGO, MY MENTORS, MY INSPIRATION. I AM CALLING ALL SINCERE PILIPINOS

AND OTHERS WHO CARES ABOUT OUR PLANET AND ITS SURVIVAL, AS HUMANS.

IS THIS A DIFFICULT REQUEST (?) IT STARTS WITH YOU...AND US. ARE YOU WILLING TO LISTEN (?) ARE YOU WILLING TO SHARE (?) ARE YOU WILLING TO CONTRIBUTE IN ANY WAY YOU CAN ? CAN YOU STOP PROCRASTINATING ? CAN YOU STOP BEING SUSPICIOUS (?) CAN YOU STOP BEING SELFISH (?) CAN YOU STOP FOR A MINUTE, AND THINK (?) CAN YOU START JOINING US (?) TO ADDRESS OUR CHALLENGES IN A FOCUS AND CONCERTED WAY. IN A NONPARTISAN AND NONSECTARIAN WAY. DO NOT THINK YOU CANNOT, BECAUSE EVERYTHING IS ABOUT YOU AND THE SURVIVAL OF YOUR GRANDCHILDREN. HOW MUCH MONEY DID YOU SAVE (?) HOW MANY HOUSES DID YOU BUILT (?)HOW MANY HOURS DO YOU WORK (?) IS GOING OUT IN PARKS AND CAMPING WITH YOUR FAMILY ENOUGH (?) HAVE YOU FORGOTTEN THERE ARE BILLION OTHERS WHO CAN'T EVEN HAVE A DECENT MEAL AT THIS VERY SECOND (?) DO NOT STOP THINKING, WHAT ABOUT OTHERS ?

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Innocence is bliss. Forever children in their hearts. Some people have that child's innocence.Jesus in one of his sermons said, "You will never enter the kingdom of heaven, unless you have the innocence of a child, and you surpass the righteousness of the pharisees." It seems hard to follow ? But, if you note the precedence of righteousness, is innocence. How can we miss that ? Once you have the innocence of a little child, it is easy to follow the commandments of God, and the rules of human society. If we have the innocence, it is easy to achieve peace. With innocence comes the purity of hearts and intentions. It is an existence of bliss through innocence that results to purity of hearts. It seems easy, if you have to focus on the innocence of a little child. A little child will wish no harm to others, a little child has the unconditional love adults missed out often. A little child's innocence has no limits and has no boundaries. A little child's innocence long for peace and love. A little child's innocence what we need to achieve the righteousness of God, and that innocence will enable us everlasting peace and love.

Have you seen any civilization that lasted without peace ? Any empire that lasted without peace ? Any people that survived without peace ? How can justice prevail without peace ? How do you deal with the truth without peace ? Peace and Love are the answers. Peace is courage. Peace is strength. Peace is wisdom. Peace is progress. Peace is Love. Love is peaceful.